Homes for Sale in Thomas Ranch in San Ramon CA Market Snapshot November 24, 2008* -  There are currently 2 detached single family homes for sale in Thomas Ranch in San Ramon CA. Each is a spacious single family home with 2,337 to 2,535 square feet ranging in asking price from $735,000 to $795,000. The median listing price in Thomas Ranch on November 24 2008 is $765,000. Thomas Ranch is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Thomas Ranch has relatively low HOA dues (reportedly $93 monthly) and is conveniently located near Diablo Plaza, Safeway, Long's Drugs and dining. Families with children will be pleased to know that this development is located in the highly regarded San Ramon Valley United ... 11/24/2008

The Lake at Canyon Lakes Market Snapshot November 23, 2008* - The Lake at Canyon Lakes is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramn CA. No detached single family homes in The Lake at Canyon Lakes sold during the month of October 2008. No attached homes sold during October in The Lake in Canyon Lakes. The Lake at Canyon Lakes community is gated with 24-hour security, a greenbelt, lush landscaping, multiple swimming pools and tennis courts and is also conveniently located near shopping.  Families with children will be pleased to know that this development is located in the highly regarded San Ramon Valley United School District. As of November 23, 2008 there were 2 detached single family homes for sale in The Lake at Canyon Lakes of San Ramon CA. Each ho... 11/23/2008

Bollinger Hills Market Snapshot November 19, 2008* -  There are currently 5 detached single family homes for sale in Bollinger Hills of San Ramon CA. All are spacious single family homes with 2,291 to 2,776 square feet ranging in asking price from $769,900 to $999,500. Having been built in the span from 1984 to 1986, several of these homes have been meticulously updated in kitchen and baths, some remodeled throughout. The median listing price in Bollinger Hills on November 19 2008 is $899,999. Bollinger Hills is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate and home sales are on the increase. Bollinger Hills has relatively low HOA dues (reportedly $400 yearly) and is conveniently located near I-680, Diablo Plaza, Safeway, Long... 11/19/2008

Twin Creek Market Snapshot November 19, 2008* - 4  detached single family homes in Twin Creek, Twin Creek Hills, Twin Creek Views and Twin Creek South sold during the month of October 2008. The median sales price of Twin Creek homes for sale was $649,000 for the month of October. The homes that sold each had at least 3 bedrooms and at least 2 bathrooms. These homes were on the market an average of 24 days and had a low sales price of $628,000 and a high sales price of $774,000. Details follow:         Twin Creek is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. There are currently 3 single family detached homes in Twin Creek pending sale or under contingency contract. Median listing price of these 3 h... 11/19/2008

November 17, 2008 - 8 Short Sales in San Ramon CA sold and closed during the October.  7 were single family homes and 1 was a condo.* ·        7 detached single family homes sold from a low of $585,000 to a high of $891,358. The median sale price of short sales in San Ramon CA is $700,000 for single family homes after an average 94 days on the market. ·         1 condo sold for $276,000, a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a reported 657 square feet. November 17, 2008 - There are 47 Short Sales in San Ramon CA currently pending or under contingency contract on the MLS. 30 are detached single family homes that were listed from $399,900 to $1,750,000. The median list price for these homes was $774,500 and they were on the market an average of 55 days. 17 are attached homes (duets, condos and town ho... 11/17/2008

November 14, 2008 - 19 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA sold and closed during October.  12 were single family homes and 7 were attached homes (condos and townhouses).* ·         The 12 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA had a low sales price of $300,000 (for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a reported 960 square feet located in Sunny Glen, a 55+ community) and a high sales price of $1,630,000. The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in San Ramon for this period is $653,500 and these homes were on the market an average of 39 days. ·         The 7 attached homes (including duets, condos and townhouses) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA had a low sales price of $212,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with ... 11/14/2008

My mouth just dropped to my knees when I heard the news on the extra sweet bailout the banks have received at the hands of the outgoing government. Is anyone planning to make noise about this? The utter stupidity or the cunning on the part of this current government is just mind blowing. And when I came to this country, I had the stars in my eyes with the innocent view of an uncorrupt world of the US of A.With attention on bailout debate, the Treasury made changes to the tax law( section 382 of the IRS code), which went unnoticed in the euphoria of the Presidential election. While the financial world was fixated on Capitol Hill, as Congress fought over the Bush administration's request for a $700 billion bailout of the banking industry, in the midst of this late-September drama, the Tre... 11/10/2008

THere are days when I want to blog but hold back because I want something substantial to talk about, and I think my research is now ready for review.I get a number of calls on Windemere but the one thing that stands out is the unrealistic expectations of buyers.However hard I try to give hard facts, there is an underlying current of distrust. And I don't blame them because the media is saying that all hell has broken loose. So, I have decided that instead of trying to convince people that prices are down and there is not much more room for negotiation, I am just going to provide data that will satisfy the cerebral kind. Analysis of Average List Price of Windemere Homes from 2006-08, YTD Oct Analysis of Average Sales Price of Windemere Homes from 2006-08, YTD Oct Trendlines of Windemere ... 11/04/2008

Market Snapshot for Homes for Sale in Windemere in San Ramon CA November 2, 2008* - 8 detached single family homes for sale in Windemere actually sold in the month of October 2008. The median sales price of Windemere homes was $852,000 for the month of October. All were spacious single family homes with 1,952 to 4,202 square feet ranging in sales price from $680,000 to $1,115,000. The homes that sold spent an average of 32 days on the market. Windemere is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Listing details on the home that sold at the lowest price and the home that sold at the highest price follow: As of November 2, 2008 there were 41 detached single family homes for sale in Windemere of Sa... 11/02/2008

This Norris Canyon Estates Market Snapshot* details recent sales and homes for sale in Norris Canyon Estates. This development nestled in the western hills of the San Ramon Valley, boasts spacious home sites averaging over one third acre and views, views, views! This gated community is situated in the highly rated San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Located within Norris Canyon Estates is a private community park with basketball , volleyball and tennis courts, a tot lot, and a facility for community functions. Additionally, access to the abundant open space of the community and the East Bay Regional Park District's extensive trail network begins at the trailhead located within Norris Canyon Estates. Norris Canyon Estates is NOT filled with traditional tract housing. On this date, ... 11/02/2008

Market Snapshot for Gale Ranch -  Homes for Sale in Gale Ranch in San Ramon November 2, 2008* - Three detached single family homes for sale in Gale Ranch actually sold in the month of October 2008. The median sales price of Gale Ranch homes was $891,358 for the month of October. All were spacious single family homes with 2,406 to 3,349 square feet ranging in selling price from $835,000 to $909,087. These homes spent an average of 67 days on the market. Gale Ranch is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase.  See details on these three properties below: There are currently 4 single family detached homes in Gale Ranch pending sale. Median listing price of these four homes is $891,487. Pending home ... 11/02/2008

Deerwood Highlands Market Snapshot November 2, 2008* - Nine detached single family homes for sale in Deerwood Highlands have sold since January 1, 2008. The median price of homes in Deerwood Highlands sold year-to-date is $730,000. The most recent sale was at 407 Deerhill Drive and the selling price was $700,000. Details follow:  Deerwood Highlands is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. The Deerwood Highlands community is conveniently located near shopping.  Families with children will be pleased to know that this development is located in the highly regarded San Ramon Valley United School District. On November 2, 2008 there are no homes pending sale in Deerwood Highlands. Click here to rec... 11/02/2008

Market Snapshot for Homes for Sale in The Bridges in San Ramon CA November 2, 2008* -  There are currently six single family homes pending sale (or under contingency contract) with a median price of $1,124,995, although the listed prices range from $849,000 to $1,799,000. The Bridges is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Three home sales closed during the month of October in The Bridges. The median home price in The Bridges in San Ramon CA was $925,000 for the month of October 2008. The low price for a single family detached home sold was $800,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a reported 1,676 square feet. On the higher end, a 2,686 square foot home with four bedrooms, two and a half b... 11/02/2008

The October 2008 median home price in San Ramon CA was $735,000 for single family detached homes*. There were 49 home sales of single family detached homes in San Ramon CA, the highest priced home sold for $1,650,000 the lowest price home sold for $506,000. The average selling price of detached single family homes for October 2008 in San Ramon California was $784,211. Your San Ramon California real estate market update written November 2, 2008. These homes were on the market an average of 58 days. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end:   Home sales activity is UP in San Ramon CA. There are currently 93 single family detached homes pending sale in San Ramon CA (or under contingency contract). The listing prices of these homes ranges from $315,400 t... 11/02/2008

Other than lifestyle, schools are THE main attraction to incoming relocation buyers in San Ramon, CA. Sometimes I think that I'm not selling houses, I'm selling seats in a classroom! San Ramon is a part of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District which is ranked as one of the top school districts in the state. These results place SRVUSD as the 6th highest unified school district in the state and the highest ranked among unified districts with more than 9,000 students. The overall 2008 API growth score for the district was 904. Parents love our excellent public school system as it seamlessly provides their children with top-notch education from kindergarten through the 12th grade. Our San Ramon schools lay the educational foundation for success required for acceptance into the compet... 10/29/2008

It's no wonder that buyers seek out condos for sale in San Ramon CA. The city of San Ramon California has it all; awesome schools, multiple parks & recreation areas, access to the Iron Horse Trail, favorable climate, several fine golf courses and great deals on San Ramon CA real estate! Use this link to Search the MLS for San Ramon condos and San Ramon California townhomes for sale. This Real Estate Market Snapshot for October 27 2008 reveals that there are currently 85 townhomes and condos for sale in San Ramon CA.* 17 - One Bedroom units, priced from $188,888 to $359,000 39 - Two Bedroom units, priced from $209,950 to $592,000 20 - Three Bedroom units, priced from $350,000 to $749,000 9 - Four Bedroom units, priced from $565,000 to $688,888 23 condos and townhome sales closed during t... 10/27/2008

Homes for Sale in Thomas Ranch in San Ramon CA Market Snapshot October 19, 2008* -  There are currently 5 detached single family homes for sale in Thomas Ranch in San Ramon CA. Each is a spacious single family home with 2,337 to 3,600 square feet ranging in asking price from $735,000 to $1,248,500. The median listing price in Thomas Ranch on October 19 2008 is $799,999. The average asking price is $870,699. Thomas Ranch is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Thomas Ranch has relatively low HOA dues (reportedly $93 monthly) and is conveniently located near Diablo Plaza, Safeway, Long's Drugs and dining. Families with children will be pleased to know that this development is located in the hi... 10/19/2008

Okay, Club K-9 is just over the county line and has a Castro Valley address. How else would the owners have access to a 20-acre ranch for those spacious outdoor exercise areas? Club K-9 provides dog boarding, doggie day care, dog grooming, dog training & puppy development, with 12 separate running areas for different size dogs and temperaments. No appointment needed for doggie day care. Reservations required for dog boarding services. Club K-9 , 10671 Crow Canyon Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552 Telephone (510) 247-9600 Club K-9 is open from 7 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week. Pets may be dropped off and picked up between these hours. To get started, bring the records proving the following vaccinations are up to date (Rabies, Bordatella and Distemper) to the facility between the hours of 9 AM a... 10/16/2008

The Lake at Canyon Lakes Market Snapshot October 15, 2008* - The Lake at Canyon Lakes is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. One detached single family home in The Lake at Canyon Lakes sold during the month of September 2008. It was a 4 bedroom, 2 and a half-bath homes with a reported 2,608 square feet that closed at $799,000. One attached home, a condo, sold during September. It was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a reported 1,778 square feet that closed at $479,000. Details on homes sold during September in The Lake in Canyon Lakes follow:     The Lake at Canyon Lakes community is gated with 24-hour security, a greenbelt, lush landscaping, multiple swimming pools and tennis courts and is al... 10/15/2008

Twin Creek Market Snapshot October 12, 2008* - 3  detached single family homes in Twin Creek, Twin Creek Hills, Twin Creek Views and Twin Creek South sold during the month of September 2008. The median sales price of Twin Creek homes for sale was $740,000 for the month of September. The homes that sold each had 4 bedrooms and at least 2 bathrooms. These homes were on the market an average of 51 days and had a low sales price of $654,000 and a high sales price of $780,000. Details follow: Twin Creek is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. There are currently 4 single family detached homes in Twin Creek pending sale or under contingency contract. Median listing price of these 4 homes is $630,7... 10/13/2008